Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I have been in public education for almost 20 years, and can't see myself ever doing anything other than working with students. I obtained my Bachelors through Alabama, Masters through West Alabama, and doctorate through Sam Houston State.I love working with people in areas where they struggle and seeing them succeed. Outside of education, I love sports and traveling with my family. I can tutor English, history, education, sociology, social sciences, religion, and many more.
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...tutoring experience at the Middle School and High School levels as part of AVID teaching programs and was previously a Teaching Assistant at the graduate studies level. While I tutor a broad range of subjects I am most passionate about High School Math and Finance. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it is a key to unlock the potential in your life and provide new opportunities previously unimaginable. In my spare time I...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...students in grades K-7. I have a B.A. degree in Elementary Education from Millikin University with a middle school endorsement in Math. I have a Master's degree from Concordia University in Curriculum and Instruction and have completed classes toward a certification in special education. My passion is Mathematics. I believe instilling confidence in my students is the key to their success and I believe all students are capable of reaching their goals. Teaching students organization...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I have worked as a teacher, tutor and mentor for over 10 years. I am passionate about finding special aptitudes and talents in my students that make them prepared and excited about college.
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...they must know for a test. I want students to be motivated to learn for the sake of learning something new, rather than simply to pass a test. When I'm not tutoring or writing my medical school applications, I enjoy teaching myself new languages and reading works by authors such as Haruki Murakami, Ernest Hemingway, and James Joyce. I also love to travel whenever I get the chance, and most recently have visited Ireland, Norway,...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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Seasoned tutor and admissions coach with over 13 years of experience in standardized test prep, subject tutoring, and college & MBA admissions guidance. A New York native with degrees from NYU and Columbia Business School, Simi has helped thousands of students ace the SAT, GMAT, and more, securing spots in top-tier universities and MBA programs worldwide, including at Ivy League Institutions. With a personalized approach and a track record of success, Simi is dedicated to...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...graduated in 2012 with a degree in Film Production. I am a filmmaker with an interest in teaching and interacting with youth. I am very friendly but expect high effort and a positive attitude. In my eyes, every student has the ability to accomplish whatever goals they set their minds to as long as they work hard and push through obstacles. I specialize in tutoring English and reading skills, particularly in preparation for the ACT,...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...European History all of which I am passionate about. My tutoring style is to teach students to apply critical thinking skills to the subject at hand. By focusing on fundamentals and proper techniques, students will gain the experience needed to apply these skills to those problems which seem initially challenging. My intended profession is teaching, and I try to impress upon my students my passion for knowledge. I dont just teach to the test; I...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I have over 20 years' teaching experience on all levels of education. Before pursuing my doctorate in Social Sciences (Sociology and Anthropology interdisciplinary) at University of California, Irvine, I was a Substitute Teacher with Los Angeles Unified School District. In this position, I taught kindergarten through fifth grade, and held several long term posts. While enrolled as a doctoral student, I taught various courses at different universities in Southern California, and was a Substitute Teacher...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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Hi, I'm Mary from Mentor, Ohio. I have 21 years experience as an educator. I've work with students in the 3rd through 8th grade. I love the outdoors and some of my hobbies include skiing, bicycling, gardening, travel, and hiking. My strengths are in Language Arts 4-8 and Math 4-6. We are all learners. Learning about new things and ideas is exciting! It is my goal that my students meet their full learning potential.... All students...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...sciences. I have work experience as a group instructor for reading and mathematics with students who were behind grade level in elementary and middle school and also as a substitute teacher for middle and high school students. I have over 150 classroom hours as a teaching intern in a high school history class at Atlantic Coast High School. I have tutored for over 5 years. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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The two highest levels of Blooms Taxonomy are evaluation and creation-- the two skills most necessary for writing well. To put it bluntly, writing is hard. It's my hope to help you improve your writing, regardless of your skill level. I truly believe that anyone can learn to write well. In addition to writing, I'm also qualified to tutor test prep, particularly ACT, SAT, and PSAT. In test prep sessions, I like to begin with...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...chance to take a break from it all and indulge myself in the other subjects I love! Outside of what must sound like an incredibly academic life, I do find time to entertain myself. I love going to museums and am definitely interested in some recommendations for the must-see museums in Baltimore. I'm a huge theatre lover, and I sometimes dabble in acting when I have time. I absolutely love doing voices and accents when...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...is to use different instructional strategies in order to make learning accessible to each individual child. I plan lessons and activities that not only keep them engaged but to also challenge their way of thinking in order to master the skill being taught. I am currently in my sixth year of teaching. I obtained my undergraduate and graduate degree from Georgia State University. The undergraduate degree is in the area of early childhood education with...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...sharing knowledge and the growth of my students. Next semester, I plan to work in the tutoring center on campus! In my free time (which is indeed sparse), I like to practice my instrument and read articles. I march in a drum corps over the summer, and a lot of my extra time is dedicated to exceeding in that area of my life. I love connecting to other people who just want to get better...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I have several years of experience teaching literature, composition, public writing, and business/technical writing, and English as a Second Language. I love working with all my students and being an advocate for their academic and professional futures. In addition to classroom experience, I have experience tutoring college students and adults in a number of disciplines with their writing needs. I also work with clients who are adult professionals interested in enhancing their professional identities. I...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I recently graduated from Princeton University with an AB in Religion, and I am currently in the process of applying to Law School. I have tutored middle school and high school students in subjects ranging from 5th grade reading to geometry to the SAT. While I am happy and able to tutor a number of subjects, I am most passionate about Test Prep because these scores are very important to students, and I enjoy helping...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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...well as the MCAT (medical school admissions exams). My goal is to help your student succeed. I like to help students move from a point where they need lessons and reteaching provided to a point where they become Masters of their own learning. Not only do I want students who work with me to gain competency in content, but I enjoy helping them learn how to identify areas of strength and weakness academically, ask good...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I am a recent graduate of the University of Sussex in Brighton, U.K., where I received an M.A. in Modern and Contemporary Literature, Culture, and Thought. I received my B.A. in English and History from Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts in 2011. Having grown up in Alabama, completed an undergraduate degree in Massachusetts, and a Master's in the U.K., I have tutored students from a broad range of backgrounds in an even broader range of...
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Certified SSAT- Middle Level Tutor in Mansfield, TX
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I've been teaching, tutoring, and helping people develop their potential and skills since I was seventeen, when I began sharing Shakespeare with children. I've worked with students from preschool to adult, in settings from community centers, churches, and university. I delight in seeing someone master a concept and increase their self-esteem.
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The Secondary School Admission Test, also known as the SSAT, is used for admission to private elementary, middle, and high schools. There are three SSAT levels: Elementary, Middle, and Upper. The SSAT is available multiple times per year at designated testing sites worldwide.
The Middle Level SSAT is a multiple-choice exam for students who are currently in grades 5-7. There are three scored portions on the test and two that are not scored. The Quantitative, Reading Comprehension, and Verbal sections are scored. The Writing section is not scored, but it is sent to the admissions office of your selected school(s). It gives students an opportunity to show admissions officers how well they write and organize information. There is also an experimental section on the test, which is where new questions are tested. This section is likewise not scored. Varsity Tutors can help you connect with an exceptional SSAT Middle Level tutor who can assist your child with all areas of the exam.
The Quantitative section of the SSAT is broken into two parts. Your child will be given 30 minutes to answer each set of 25 questions. The questions measure your child's ability to solve problems involving arithmetic, elementary algebra, geometry, and data analysis/probability. Your child's personal SSAT Middle Level tutor can work with him or her on topics like estimation, sequences, absolute value, area, circumference, perimeter, and slope.
The Reading Comprehension section has 40 questions, which your child has 40 minutes to complete. This portion of the exam is used to determine how well your child is able to read and comprehend texts. Reading passages may be taken from the humanities, science, social studies, or literary fiction. They are usually around 300 words in length. Your child's tutor may work on recognizing the main idea, making predictions, or determining the author's purpose, attitude, and tone.
Your child will have 30 minutes to answer the 60 questions in the Verbal section of the SSAT, which is divided between 30 questions on analogies and 30 questions on synonyms. This portion of the test is used to measure verbal reasoning, the ability to logically relate ideas, and vocabulary attainment. Your child's tutor may work with him or her on developing the ability to recognize synonyms and the ability to accurately make comparisons between two similar concepts.
One of the most important benefits of working with a private tutor is the individualized learning plan the tutor will create based on your child's academic strengths and weaknesses. No time will be wasted covering topics that he or she is already proficient in. Instead, the time will be spent working with the concepts your child is struggling with.
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The student and I went through the assessment exam he took couple days ago. He scored around 1920 as his final score, which was only a short distance from our goal of 2100. He did a very good job on the quantitative and verbal section; he only needs to work on the reading section a little more. He seems to run out of time when finishing this section, but with adequate time he does get most of the questions right. We will work increasing his speed in our next session.
The student and I worked on the verbal portion of the SSAT. We reviewed synonyms and analogies from practice tests and examples from the website. I asked him to complete the practice tests in preparation for next week's session.
The student and I got a great start today working through the middle level SSAT. She has done some previous work with a tutor, and this has helped develop her vocabulary skills. In our first session, we worked through the analogy part of the English test and worked through the first of two Math sections. She is a quick study and understood corrections and strategies well enough to implement them on the next similar question.
Today the student and I finished going over the math homework from yesterday. We covered concepts including square roots, squares, and improper fractions. It was very successful and I look forward to tutoring him more subjects.
During this session the student and I worked on three key math concepts. We did numerous problems involving fractions, percentages and ratios. After completing some short lessons and sample problems, she demonstrated an ability convert fractions into percentages. She also showed progress on using her number sense (estimation) to eliminate answer choices. She struggled with the higher level questions that involved multiple steps or complex numbers (which is expected for a 5th grader). We also reviewed and completed sample problems from the verbal section of the exam. She demonstrated limited success with the synonym section. She described finding the analogies especially challenging. It is difficult to expand a child's vocabulary in a limited amount of time so in our next session we will focus on some basic vocabulary and answering strategies for synonyms. We will also review the different types of analogies in order to make her more comfortable with this type of question.
The student and I worked on some vocabulary words he had trouble with in his practice tests -- we reviewed definitions, discussed contexts, generated synonyms and made analogy questions. In our next session we will switch our focus from verbal to reading.
